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The Story
Cicala is a plot within the Bussia vineyard. “Cicala” [meaning: balm-cricket] is about 40-45 years old and the vines are replanted from time to time. It's fabulous South South-West location enhances the nobility of the clayey-calcareous soil, rich with calcium carbonate and iron, typical of Barolo hills. The wine of this cru gives itself firm determination by playing on the most classical elements of the Nebbiolo vine and its spicy notes give ...
Vuosikerta 2013
Italy’s 2013 wine vintage is widely celebrated as a landmark, classic vintage, especially in Northern and Central Italy. After the hot, quick-ripening 2011 and 2012 seasons, 2013 brought a welcome return to a cooler, traditional European climate. A late spring and long, mild summer allowed grapes to ripen slowly, leading to exceptional aromatic complexity, vibrant acidity, and firm, age-worthy tannins.
Key Regional Highlights
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